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SUMMARY:Webinar – Family Planning with MS: Navigating Contraception  & Pregnancy
DESCRIPTION:Join MSAA’s Kate Durack along with three special guests for this hour-long webinar discussing navigating the challenging terrain of contraception\, family planning\, pregnancy\, and delivery with multiple sclerosis (MS). Guests will share their lived experience merged with the latest research as support for these important stages in one’s MS journey. \n\n\n\nL-R: Alyx Rossi\, FNP-BC; Lisa Doggett\, MD\, MPH\, FAAFP\, DipABLM; Kimberly Carter\, MD\, MPP\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters\n\n\n\nAlyx Rossi\, FNP-BC is a certified family nurse practitioner at the UT Health Austin Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Center. She specializes in neurology care\, specifically neuroimmunology\, and multiple sclerosis. She is actively completing her doctoral degree in nursing practice at the University of Nevada Reno with a focus on policy and applied research. \n\n\n\nLisa Doggett\, MD\, MPH\, FAAFP\, DipABLM is a board-certified family and lifestyle medicine specialist at UT Health Austin’s Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Center. Diagnosed with MS in 2009\, she now provides lifestyle and preventive care consultations to others with MS. Her award-winning memoir\, Up the Down Escalator: Medicine\, Motherhood\, and Multiple Sclerosis\, was published in 2023 and chronicles her journey with MS as a mother and doctor turned patient. She is also one of MSAA’s Art Showcase artists for 2024. \n\n\n\nKimberly Carter\, MD\, MPP is an assistant professor at the Dell Medical School Department of Women’s Health. Dr. Carter is also an active member on several professional committees and currently serves as the Co-Chair of the Texas Medical Association Select Committee on Medicaid\, CHIP\, and the Uninsured and also the Co-Chair of the Task Force on Health Care Coverage\, among many others.
URL:https://mymsaa.org/event/webinar-family-planning-with-ms-navigating-contraception-pregnancy/
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SUMMARY:Webinar – Promoting Sleep Health: Practical Applications for People with Multiple Sclerosis
DESCRIPTION:Join MSAA and Dr. Catherine (Katie) Siengsukon for this webinar focusing on the critical role of sleep health in the management of multiple sclerosis (MS). Participants will explore how to recognize common sleep disorders in people with MS\, including the impact these disorders have on overall health and quality of life. The program will also highlight evidence-based behavioral interventions that can improve sleep and reduce fatigue in individuals living with MS. Additionally\, attendees will gain practical knowledge of sleep promotion strategies specifically tailored for the MS community\, aimed at enhancing both sleep quality and fatigue management. \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter\n\n\n\nCatherine (Katie) Siengsukon\, PT\, PhD\, DBSM\, CHWC\n\n\n\nCatherine (Katie) Siengsukon\, PT\, PhD\, DBSM\, CHWC is a professor and director of research in the Department of Physical Therapy\, Rehabilitation Science\, and Athletic Training. She also serves as the Director of the Sleep\, Health\, & Wellness (SleepWell) Laboratory at the University of Kansas Medical Center. She is certified in behavioral sleep medicine. Her work has been supported by the National Institutes of Health and other national organizations.
URL:https://mymsaa.org/event/webinar-promoting-sleep-health-practical-application-for-people-with-multiple-sclerosis/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T200000
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SUMMARY:Viviendo Plenamente con EM: Claves para una Vida Saludable a través de la Nutrición\, la Salud Cerebral\, el Ejercicio y la Cultura
DESCRIPTION:(Living Fully with MS: Keys to a Healthy Life through Nutrition\, Brain Health\, Exercise\, and Culture)\n\n\n\n***This webinar will be presented entirely in Spanish.*** \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEn este seminario virtual\, nos enfocaremos en proporcionar a los pacientes con esclerosis múltiple (EM) las herramientas y el conocimiento necesarios para mejorar su calidad de vida a través de un enfoque integral y holístico. Abordaremos cuatro pilares fundamentales: nutrición\, salud cerebral\, ejercicio y cultura\, ofreciendo estrategias prácticas y basadas en evidencia para cada uno de ellos. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will be presented entirely in Spanish and will focus on empowering individuals with MS by offering tools and knowledge to enhance their quality of life. Through a comprehensive and holistic approach\, we will explore the importance of nutrition\, brain health\, exercise\, and the integral role of culture in living well with MS \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLa doctora Rhaisa M. Castrodad Molina estudió medicina y completó su especialidad en Neurología en la Universidad de Puerto Rico\, Recinto de Ciencias Médicas. Luego pasó a realizar su subespecialidad en esclerosis múltiple en Baylor College of Medicine en Houston\, Texas. Hace dos años provee servicios intrahospitalarios y posee su práctica privada en el Centro Médico Menonita de Cayey y Hospital Menonita de Aibonito\, Puerto Rico. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mymsaa.org/event/seminario-web-viviendo-plenamente-con-em-claves-para-una-vida-saludable-a-traves-de-la-nutricion-la-salud-cerebral-el-ejercicio-y-la-cultura/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Webinar - You Can Ride\, Walk\, or Fly! Successful Travel with MS
DESCRIPTION:Travel with MS can be challenging\, but it can be achieved with advanced planning and flexibility. This webinar will discuss helpful tips to make your trip by boat\, bus\, plane\, or even cruise ship enjoyable. \n\n\n\nJoin MSAA and Dr. Yolanda Wheeler for our “Successful Travel with MS” webinar to gain valuable resources that you may need to provide support and safety while traveling to and from your destination. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYolanda S. Wheeler\, PhD\, CRNP\, CPNP-AC\, MSCN is an assistant professor and nurse researcher at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing. In addition to her duties as a professor at the nursing school and various research endeavors with the US Network of Pediatric MS Centers\, she has been a nurse practitioner at the UAB’s Center for Pediatric Onset Demyelinating Disease for nearly 18 years where she cares for children and their families with MS and other demyelinating diseases. Dr. Wheeler is a longtime volunteer and patient advocate and has collaborated with organizations like MSAA to ensure that patients and their families receive quality and equitable care no matter their age\, sex\, gender\, race\, or sexual orientation. She is also a member of MSAA’s Healthcare Advisory Council and African American Advisory Board.
URL:https://mymsaa.org/event/webinar-successful-travel-with-ms/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240617T200000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Enjoy the Beat: Music\, Brain Health\, and MS
DESCRIPTION:Join MSAA to “Enjoy the Beat” on this hour-long webinar to learn more about the health benefits of music\, and the impact of music therapy in the MS experience. \n\n\n\nDid you know that when we listen to or play music\, we give our brain a total workout? Music plays an important role in our lives. It stirs our emotions and stimulates new connections in our brains. Research also suggests that music can benefit our physical and mental health in numerous ways. \n\n\n\nDuring our “Enjoy the Beat” program\, MS specialist Dr. Augusto Miravalle and MS advocate Brittany Quiroz explore how the brain and music work in harmony and discuss the importance of brain health. \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugusto Miravalle\, MD\, FAAN is the Chief of the MS and Neuroimmunology Division as well as Associate Professor of Neurology at Rush University in Chicago. Dr. Miravalle is a board-certified neurologist and MS specialist who has been involved in both clinical and science-based research in the fields of multiple sclerosis and neuroimmunology. He is a member of many professional societies and advisory boards\, including MSAA’s Hispanic/Latinx Advisory Board and Healthcare Advisory Council. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrittany Quiroz – MS Advocate\, Motivational Speaker\, Recording Artist\, EntrepreneurAfter her MS diagnosis in 2019\, Brittany Quiroz created “A Hot MS” to help change the perception of what disability looks like. She utilizes her ability to be transparent about her disease and her talents as a writer\, speaker\, artist\, singer-songwriter\, and content creator to advocate and to bring love and acceptance to others living with MS. Having grown up as a singer and songwriter\, Quiroz knew that music would always be a part of her life and it is now a crucial part of her MS experience.
URL:https://mymsaa.org/event/webinar-enjoy-the-beat-music-brain-health-and-ms/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T200000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Mindfulness for Your MS Toolbox
DESCRIPTION:In this live webinar\, you will learn about the fundamentals of mindfulness\, how it helps us ride the waves of life\, and why it is important to include mindfulness practices in your “MS toolbox.” \n\n\n\nJoin MSAA and certified Yoga\, Mindfulness\, and Stress Reduction expert Mindy Eisenberg to experience formal and informal mindfulness practices together – from breathing\, body scans\, and gentle movement in a chair to simple daily activities. \n\n\n\n*Please have a drink or small snack nearby to practice “mindful eating or drinking.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMindy Eisenberg\, MHSA\, C-IAYT\, ERYT-500 is the Founder and Director of Yoga Moves MS\, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) with the mission of improving the quality of life for individuals with MS\, Parkinson’s Disease\, and neuromuscular conditions. She is an author\, experienced healthcare administrator\, Qualified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teacher\, Certified Buteyko Breathing Instructor\, and Reiki Master.
URL:https://mymsaa.org/event/webinar-mindfulness-for-your-ms-toolbox/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T200000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Movement for MS
DESCRIPTION:Movement is critical for health and wellness and benefits the body and brain\, which is especially important for people living with MS. Join MSAA and physical therapist Dr. Michael Gevertzman to discuss the benefits of movement\, different types of movement\, and strategies for incorporating movement into your daily life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael Gevertzman\, PT\, DPT is a physical therapist and clinical researcher at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas\, Nevada\, where he serves in a senior clinical and mentorship role. He is a board-certified neurological clinical specialist\, as well as a multiple sclerosis certified specialist.
URL:https://mymsaa.org/event/webinar-movement-for-ms/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T200000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Elevating Your Well-Being: A Conversation about Multiple Sclerosis and Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Barry Hendin and psychiatrist Dr. Holly Hendin join us in a conversation to share their perspectives about the physical and mental manifestations of MS\, comprehensive MS care\, the importance of social life and supportive connections in the MS journey\, along with tips to elevate one’s quality of life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenters\n\n\n\nDr. Barry Hendin is a highly accomplished neurologist who specializes in MS as the director of the Arizona Integrated Neurology MS Center and serves as MSAA’s chief medical officer. His daughter Dr. Holly Hendin is a board-certified outpatient psychiatrist with the Dignity Health Medical Group at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix\, Arizona\, and an assistant professor of clinical sciences at the Phoenix campus of Creighton University School of Medicine.
URL:https://mymsaa.org/event/webinar-elevating-your-well-being-a-conversation-about-multiple-sclerosis-and-mental-health/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T210000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: In It Together: Love and MS\, Relationships\, Communication\, and Intimacy
DESCRIPTION:In this program\, MSAA and clinical social worker Jessica Thomas will focus on relationships and multiple sclerosis and explore the intricacies of love amid life’s challenges. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJessica Thomas\, LCSW\, brings over 19 years of experience as a clinical social worker helping patients and care partners in neurology\, oncology\, and chronic illness. The majority of Jessica’s expertise is in the field of mental health and emotional wellness for people living with multiple sclerosis and other neurological disorders. In addition to her professional experience\, Jessica has over 20 years of living with MS.
URL:https://mymsaa.org/event/webinar-in-it-together-love-and-ms-relationships-communication-and-intimacy/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T200000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Voices Raised Through Research: National African Americans with MS Registry (NAAMSR)
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, January 25th as we learn about the importance of participating in research and what different kinds of research opportunities are available. Specifically\, presenters Dr. Williams\, Dr. Okai\, and MS advocate Victoria Reese will discuss the National African Americans with MS Registry (NAAMSR)\, details about getting involved\, and any common questions about participating in research. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMitzi Joi Williams\, MD\, FAANFounder and CEO\, Joi Life Wellness GroupMitzi Joi Williams is a board-certified neurologist and fellowship-trained multiple sclerosis specialist who serves as the founder & CEO of the Joi Life Wellness Group Multiple Sclerosis Center in Smyrna\, GA. She is considered a subject matter expert in neurology\, MS\, and is the chairperson of MSAA’s African American Advisory Board. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnnette Okai\, MD\, FAANDirector of Neuroimmunology & Multiple Sclerosis ResearchNorth Texas Institute of Neurology and HeadacheDr. Annette Okai is fellowship-trained in multiple sclerosis. She is the Director of Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis Research at North Texas Institute of Neurology and Headache in Plano\, TX\, and Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology at Texas Tech University Health Science Center. In addition to her clinical practice\, she is actively engaged in many MS clinical trials and has been published in several neurological journals. Dr. Okai is also a member of MSAA’s Healthcare Advisory Council and African American Advisory Board. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVictoria ReeseCo-Founder and CEO\, We Are IllVictoria Marie Reese is a renowned expert in patient engagement and advocacy within the healthcare industry. With a stellar reputation as an award-winning entrepreneur\, founder\, and public speaker\, Victoria has made significant contributions to revolutionizing the role of patients in the decision-making process. Since her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis in 2012\, Victoria has tirelessly worked to amplify the patient voice and challenge the existing norms in healthcare.
URL:https://mymsaa.org/event/webinar-voices-raised-through-research-national-african-americans-with-ms-registry-naamsr/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T200000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Hablando con miseres queridos sobre mi esclerosis múltiple / Talking To My Loved Ones About My MS
DESCRIPTION:Hablando con miseres queridos sobre mi esclerosis múltiple / Talking To My Loved Ones About My MS \n\n\n\n\n\n*This webcast will be presented entirely in Spanish. * \n\n\n\nCuando una persona recibe el diagnóstico de EM\, hay muchas preguntas\, dudas e inquietudes que podrían afectar la dinámica familiar. Por eso es importante mantener una comunicación abierta y escucharse con empatía y comprensión. Únase a la MSAA y al Dr. Rivera para aprender consejos importantes sobre cómo platicar acerca de la EM con las personas que ama. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDr. Victor M. Rivera\n\n\n\nEl doctor Víctor M. Rivera es un distinguido profesor emérito de neurología en el Baylor College of Medicine y fue director médico fundador de la Clínica de EM Maxine Mesinger en Houston\, TX. El doctor Rivera obtuvo su licenciatura en Ciencias en el Centro Universitario de la Ciudad de México y su Doctorado en Medicina en la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Completó su internado en el Hospital Manchester Memorial en Connecticut y residencias en neurología en la Universidad Wayne State en Detroit y en el Baylor College of Medicine en Houston\, TX. El Dr. Rivera es miembro de varias organizaciones profesionales incluyendo LACTRIMS y la Junta Asesora Hispana/Latina de la MSAA.
URL:https://mymsaa.org/event/juntos-encontrando-resiliencia-viviendo-con-em-2023-together-finding-resilience-living-with-ms-2023/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230927T200000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Aging with MS/Envejeciendo con Esclerosis Múltiple
DESCRIPTION:As we age\, our bodies change\, which could bring new challenges for people living with MS. Join MSAA and Dr. Augusto Miravalle for this live chat about the experience of aging with MS\, disease management\, and tips for a better quality of life.*This webcast will be presented entirely in Spanish.* \n\n\n\nA medida que envejecemos\, nuestros cuerpos cambian\, lo que podría traer nuevos desafíos para las personas que viven con Esclerosis Múltiple. Únase a la MSAA y al doctor Augusto Miravalle para esta plática en vivo acerca de la experiencia de envejecer con EM\, el manejo de la enfermedad y consejos para una mejor calidad de vida. \n\n\n\nDr. Miravalle \n\n\n\nDr. Miravalle is an Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology at the University of Colorado. He provides care to patients at Advanced Neurology of Colorado. Dr. Miravalle is a board-certified neurologist who sub-specializes in multiple sclerosis and has been involved in both clinical and science-based research in the field of multiple sclerosis and neuroimmunology. Dr. Miravalle is a member of many professional societies and advisory boards\, including MSAA’s Healthcare Advisory Council. \n\n\n\nEl Dr. Miravalle es el Rector del Centro de Esclerosis Múltiple y Profesor Asociado de Neurología en el Centro Médico de la Universidad Rush. Es un neurólogo certificado que se subespecializa en esclerosis múltiple y ha participado en investigaciones clínicas y científicas en el campo de la esclerosis múltiple y la neuroinmunología. El Dr. Miravalle es miembro de varias organizaciones profesionales y juntas asesoras\, incluyendo el Consejo Asesor de Atención Médica y la Junta Asesora Hispana/Latinx de la MSAA.
URL:https://mymsaa.org/event/webinar-aging-with-ms-envejeciendo-con-esclerosis-multiple/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T200000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Let's Talk About MS And Brain Health
DESCRIPTION:Join MSAA and Dr. Diana Andino for a one-hour presentation to discuss the connection between MS\, brain function\, and the cognitive symptoms of MS. Additionally\, she will address lifestyle approaches to help reduce the impact of MS-related changes in the brain. \n\n\n\nDr. Diana Andino\n\n\n\nDr. Diana Andino is a board-certified neurologist and fellowship-trained in multiple sclerosis\, neuromyelitis optica\, and other neuroinflammatory conditions of the central nervous system. She completed her fellowship at UT Health Austin’s Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Center within the Mulva Clinic for the Neurosciences and her neurology residency at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago\, IL.
URL:https://mymsaa.org/event/webinar-lets-talk-about-ms-and-brain-health/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T200000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Disease-Modifying Therapies for MS and the Perception of the Hispanic American Community about Treatments/Terapias modificadoras de la enfermedad para la esclerosis múltiple y la percepción de la comunidad hispanoamericana acerca de los tratamientos
DESCRIPTION:*This program will be conducted in Spanish with bilingual English/Spanish presentation slides and a Q&A section.*Este programa se llevará a cabo en español con presentación de diapositivas bilingües en inglés/español y una sección de preguntas y respuestas. \n\n\n\nJoin MSAA and Dr. Erica Rivas-Rodriguez\, for a live webinar about finding resilience while living with MS. This free event will happen on June 21st from 8:00 – 9:00 Eastern.Únase a la MSAA y la Dra. Erica Rivas-Rodríguez para el seminario web en vivo y en español sobre los tratamientos modificadores en la EM y la influencia de las creencias culturales. Este evento gratuito tendrá lugar el 21 de junio de 8:00 a 9:00\, hora del Este. \n\n\n\nJoin this webinar with Dr. Erica Rivas-Rodriguez as she helps us define what disease-modifying therapies are\, understand why they are important in MS treatment\, and understand the relationship between the perception of MS treatments and beliefs in the Hispanic American community.Únase a este seminario virtual con la Dra. Erica Rivas-Rodríguez mientras nos ayuda a definir qué son las terapias modificadoras de la enfermedad\, comprender por qué son importantes en el tratamiento de la EM y entender la relación entre la percepción de los tratamientos para la EM y las creencias en la comunidad hispanoamericana. \n\n\n\nDr. Erica Rivas-Rodriguez/Dra. Erica Rivas-Rodríguez\n\n\n\n\n\nErica Rivas-Rodriguez\, MDDr. Erica Rivas-Rodriguez is the Medical Director and founder of the Multiple Sclerosis and Neurology Institute of Austin (MSNIA) in Austin\, Texas. She has postdoctoral training specializing in multiple sclerosis and neuroimmunology from the University of Southern California and completed her specialized training in neurology from Texas Southwestern University in Dallas\, Texas. She is a graduate of the Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine in Bayamón\, Puerto Rico\, and completed her Bachelor of Science majoring in Biology at the University of Puerto Rico\, Río Piedras Campus.Dra. Erica Rivas-Rodríguez \n\n\n\nLa Dra. Erica Rivas-Rodríguez es directora médica y fundadora del Instituto de Esclerosis Múltiple y Neurología de Austin (MSNIA)\, en Austin\, Texas. Consta con formación postdoctoral especializada en esclerosis múltiple y neuroinmunología de la Universidad del Sur de California y completó su formación especializada en neurología de la Universidad Texas Southwestern en Dallas\, Texas. Es graduada de la Escuela de Medicina de la Universidad Central del Caribe en Bayamón\, Puerto Rico y completó su Bachillerato en Ciencias en biología de la Universidad de Puerto Rico\, Recinto de Río Piedras. 
URL:https://mymsaa.org/event/webinar-disease-modifying-therapies-for-ms-and-the-perception-of-the-hispanic-american-community-about-treatments-terapias-modificadoras-de-la-enfermedad-para-la-esclerosis-multiple-y-la-percepcion-d/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T210000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Striving Towards Better Care for LGBTQ+ People Living with MS
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. William Conte for a conversation and understanding about living with MS as an LGBTQ+ individual and how an MS diagnosis and exploration of identity interplay with one another. \n\n\n\nDuring this one-hour presentation\, Dr. Conte will describe the differences between sexuality and gender identity\, candidly discuss health disparities among the LGBTQ+ community\, summarize how gender-affirming hormone therapy affects those living with MS\, and summarize factors that influence disease-modifying therapy (DMT) selection. \n\n\n\nDr. Conte\n\n\n\n*As a friendly note\, this program is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as individual medical advice. For information about support services for you or someone you care about please connect with your trusted healthcare provider or reach out to MSAA’s Client Services Helpline for resources.
URL:https://mymsaa.org/event/striving-towards-better-care-for-lgbtq-people-living-with-ms/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230523T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T042218
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SUMMARY:Managing Stress with MS to Improve Mental Well-being
DESCRIPTION:MSAA is welcoming behavioral medicine expert Dr. Amy Sullivan for a discussion on the impact of stress on multiple sclerosis. Acute stressful events and chronic stress can influence and impact MS in the short- and long term. Considerable evidence supports a reciprocal relationship between stressful life events\, MS symptoms\, and MS exacerbations\, possibly mediated by immune function and autonomic imbalance. There is also a connection between disease progression and emotional distress such that disease progression can result in increased emotional distress\, while greater emotional distress can increase the risk for further disease progression. Dr. Sullivan will inform us about the prevalence\, impacts\, and empirical treatments for stress and mood disorders in people living with MS. \n\n\n\nAmy Sullivan\, PsyD\, ABPP\n\n\n\nDr. Amy Sullivan is an Associate Professor of Medicine and the Director of Behavioral Medicine & Research at the Mellen Center for MS\, the Director of the Neurological Institute Engagement and Well-being\, and the Chair of the Institute’s Diversity Leadership Development. Dr. Sullivan’s work has focused on mental health in people with chronic diseases and their family members\, as well as physician burnout and diversity empowerment. Her work in academic medicine intersects with teaching\, mentoring\, programmatic development\, and strategic initiatives. She is an expert in group dynamics and curriculum development as well as psychological factors impacting multiple sclerosis. Dr. Sullivan is a member of the MSAA’s Healthcare Advisory Council.
URL:https://mymsaa.org/event/managing-stress-with-ms-to-improve-mental-wellbeing/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T042218
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SUMMARY:Mental Health: A Candid Community Discussion/La salud mental: una plática comunitaria honesta
DESCRIPTION:Join MSAA and four excellent speakers for a live webinar about mental health and MS. This free event will happen on Wednesday\, May 10th from 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Eastern. Mental health and physical health go hand in hand\, but it’s not something that is always openly talked about. In this one-hour webcast\, join clinicians working in MS and mental health and community advocates as they candidly discuss the importance of mental health in MS. \n\n\n\nÚnase a la MSAA y a cuatro oradores excelentes en el seminario virtual en vivo sobre salud mental y la esclerosis múltiple. Este evento gratuito se llevará a cabo el miércoles 10 de mayo de 8:00 p. m. a 9:00 p. m.\, hora del Este. La salud mental y la salud física van de la mano\, pero es algo de lo que no siempre se habla abiertamente. Únase a este seminario virtual de una hora\, mientras médicos expertos en la esclerosis múltiple y en la salud mental y un defensor de la comunidad hablan con franqueza sobre la importancia de la salud mental en la EM. \n\n\n\n*This program will be conducted in Spanish with bilingual English/Spanish presentation slides and a Q&A section.*Este programa se llevará a cabo en español con presentación de diapositivas bilingües en inglés/español y una sección de preguntas y respuestas. \n\n\n\nApril Moreno\, PhD\, MPA\, MAInvestigadora de Salud Pública\, Fundadora y Directora Ejecutiva del Instituto Comunitario Autoinmune\, San Diego\, CAPublic Health Researcher and Founder and CEO-Autoimmune Community Institute\, San Diego\, CA\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHumberto Cruz Esparra\, PsyD\, MPsyEspecialista en Medicina Conductual y Perioperativa\, Director Clínico Programa Ayuda al Empleado- Hospital Menonita CIMA\, Aibonito\, PR.Behavioral and Perioperative Medicine Specialist\, Clinical Director of Employee Assistance Program at CIMMA- Mennonite Hospital\, Aibonito\, PR.\n\n\n\nDiana Andino\, MDNeuróloga y Miembra de la Facultad Clínica- Centro de Esclerosis Múltiple y Neuroinmunología\, UT Health Austin\, TXNeurologist and Clinical Fellow- Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Center\, UT Health Austin\, TX\n\n\n\nFernando Cuascut\, MD\, MPHProfesor Asistente y Director\, Internado en Neurología- Facultad de Medicina de Baylor\, Houston\, TXAssistant Professor and Director\, Neurology Clerkship- Baylor College of Medicine\, Houston\, TX
URL:https://mymsaa.org/event/mental-health-a-candid-community-discussion-la-salud-mental-una-platica-comunitaria-honestamental-health-a-candid-community-discussion/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T042218
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Understanding MS Relapses and MS Progression
DESCRIPTION:Join MSAA in welcoming Dr. Barry Singer for a discussion on MS relapses and MS progression. This webinar will provide viewers with a deeper understanding of the markers of progression and the effects of progression in people living with MS including relapsing forms of MS. Dr. Singer will answer questions on the importance of early treatment and factors that can affect the progression of MS and MS relapses. He will also discuss how to have conversations with your healthcare team to ensure that these issues are addressed promptly and efficiently. \n\n\n\nDr. Barry Singer\n\n\n\nDr. Barry Singer is the director and founder of The MS Center for Innovations in Care at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. He is an Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology at Washington University School of Medicine. He has been an investigator in greater than 35 multiple sclerosis trials focused on new therapeutic options including remyelination. Dr. Singer also serves on the Board of Directors of MSAA since February 2016. He has received a Congressional Proclamation for MS Research in 2008. 
URL:https://mymsaa.org/event/webinar-understanding-ms-relapses-and-ms-progression/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T042218
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SUMMARY:MS Awareness Month: Healthy Aging with MS
DESCRIPTION:Presenter:  Lana Zhovtis Ryerson\, MD \n\n\n\nJoin MSAA and Lana Zhovtis Ryerson\, MD on a one-hour presentation that will frame the challenges that older MS patients face\, identify modifiable risk factors associated with hastened disease progression\, and discuss the role of disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) in older individuals with MS. We will also explore healthy aging models and factors that have been identified to contribute to healthy aging. \n\n\n\nLana Zhovtis Ryerson\, MD \n\n\n\nDr. Zhovtis Ryerson is a board-certified neurologist with a special focus in multiple sclerosis who has recently joined the Hackensack Meridian Medical Group team. Dr. Zhovtis Ryerson has devoted her career to developing and providing rigorous\, comprehensive\, and compassionate care to those afflicted with multiple sclerosis\, as well as other immune mediated diseases affecting the central nervous system. She hopes to further the understanding and improve treatment options for multiple sclerosis patients through clinical research.
URL:https://mymsaa.org/event/healthy-aging-with-ms/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T210000
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SUMMARY:MS Awareness Month: Family Planning and Living with MS
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Rohini D. Samudralwar\, MD \n\n\n\nJoin MSAA and Rohini D. Samudralwar\, MD for a live webinar discussing MS and family planning. Dr. Samudralwar will discuss the intersection between family planning\, diagnosis of MS\, and navigating disease-modifying therapies for both men and women. By the end of the program\, you will have a basic framework of what to expect when balancing a diagnosis of MS at key stages of the family planning process. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Rohini Samudralwar is an assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania and a Philadelphia native. She is fellowship-trained in multiple sclerosis and related disorders with a particular interest in patient and medical trainee education. She also has training in other rare neuroinflammatory conditions that can mimic MS. She is passionate about the intersection of women’s health and MS care\, especially providing support before\, during\, and after pregnancy.
URL:https://mymsaa.org/event/ms-awareness-month-family-planning-and-living-with-ms/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230216T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T042218
CREATED:20230125T152133Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Intimacy with MS: Understanding Affectionate\, Romantic\, & Self Love
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Evelyn A. Hunter\, Ph.D. \n\n\n\nIntimacy (including trust\, openness\, communication\, and sexuality) is an important component of one’s relationships with self and others. Black/African American communities have unique expressions of intimacy that are culturally embedded in the many ways we engage in self-love\, affectionate love\, and romantic love. These cultural expressions of love in intimate relationships can be directly and indirectly impacted by multiple sclerosis. This presentation will provide an understanding of intimacy in the cultural context of Black/African American communities\, as well as the corresponding emotional engagement that intimate partnerships require. Participants will learn about obstacles and strengths to developing intimacy in the context of multiple sclerosis. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvelyn A. Hunter\, Ph.D.Associate Professor\, Counseling PsychologyAuburn UniversityDepartment of Special Education\, Rehabilitation\, and CounselingOwner\, Auburn Psychological Wellness CenterDr. Hunter is a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Alabama and received a BA in Psychology from Emory University and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Auburn University. Prior to joining Auburn Psychological Wellness Center\, she completed an internship in general and multicultural Psychology at the Georgia Institute of Technology and a post-doctoral fellowship in Health Psychology at North Main Counseling & Wellness/Premier Neurology. Her passion is to connect aspects of mental\, physical\, and spiritual well-being. In addition to clinical practice at Auburn Psychological Wellness Center\, she is also an Associate Professor in Counseling Psychology.
URL:https://mymsaa.org/event/intimacy-with-ms-understanding-affectionate-romantic-self-love/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T210000
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SUMMARY:Seminario Web: La toma de decisiones compartida y la adherencia al tratamiento
DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Shared Decision Making & Adherence \n\n\n\n9 de Febrero de 2023 8:00 PM a 9:00 PM\, hora del este\n\n\n\nFebruary 9\, 2023 – 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Eastern\n\n\n\nCuando se toman decisiones acerca del cuidado de la salud\, es sumamente importante trabajar en colaboración estrecha con su médico y compañeros de apoyo. Únase a esta charla para aprender sobre el concepto de la toma de decisiones compartida y cómo ésta puede tener un impacto positivo en la adherencia a su plan de cuidado y tratamiento. \n\n\n\nWorking closely with your physician and care partners to make decisions about your healthcare is critical. Join this webcast to learn about the concept of shared decision-making and how this can have a positive impact on adherence to your care and treatment plan. \n\n\n\n*Este programa se llevará a cabo en español con presentación de diapositivas bilingües en inglés/español y una sección de preguntas y respuestas.*This program will be conducted in Spanish with bilingual English/Spanish presentation slides and a Q&A section. \n\n\n\nSpeakers / Oradores:\n\n\n\nGabriel Pardo\, MD\, FAAN\n\n\n\nDirector del Centro de Excelencia de Esclerosis Múltiple de la Fundación de Investigación Médica de Oklahoma (OMRF) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEl Dr. Pardo se especializa en el tratamiento y la investigación de la esclerosis múltiple y trastornos relacionados. Es el Director del Centro de Excelencia de Esclerosis Múltiple de la Fundación de Investigación Médica de Oklahoma (OMRF) y miembro asociado del Programa de Investigación de Inmunología Clínica de la OMRF. El Dr. Pardo completó su formación en los campos de la oftalmología\, la neurología y la neurooftalmología\, y se ha dedicado al área de la neuroinmunología durante más de dos décadas. Está certificado por la Junta Estadounidense de Psiquiatría y Neurología y ha formado parte de muchos comités profesionales nacionales\, incluida la Junta Asesora Hispana/Latinx de la MSAA y la Junta Asesora Clínica Nacional de la Sociedad Nacional de EM. \n\n\n\nJulian Gamboa\n\n\n\nMiembro de la Comunidad EM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA fines del año 2021\, el Sr. Gamboa fue diagnosticado con esclerosis múltiple. Después de un encuentro con Gina Ross Murdoch\, presidenta y directora ejecutiva de la MSAA\, el se ofreció como voluntario de la MSAA y finalmente aceptó un puesto en la junta de directores para ayudar a llegar hasta los pacientes más jóvenes diagnosticados a través de las redes sociales\, brindar su perspectiva como paciente recientemente diagnosticado y ayudar en la educación de los latinos con EM. Hoy día\, el Sr. Gamboa forma parte de la empresa de marcadotecnia y producción Maximum Effort como director de redes sociales\, apoyando el trabajo en todas las marcas afiliadas a Ryan Reynolds: Aviation Gin\, Wrexham AFC\, MNTN\, Mint Mobile\, Betty Buzz\, Group Effort Initiative y otras. \n\n\n\nRegístrese Ahora\n\n\n\nTenga en cuenta que al hacer clic en el enlace para registrarse\, será redirigido a un sitio web de un tercero para completar el registro gratuito para este seminario web. Este programa es solo para fines informativos y educativos y no constituye recomendaciones antes previstas. \n\n\n\nComo nota amistosa\, este programa es solo para fines informativos y no debe tomarse como un consejo médico individual. No debe utilizar la información presentada como medio de diagnóstico o para determinar el tratamiento. Para las opciones de diagnóstico y tratamiento\, se recomienda consultar a su médico.
URL:https://mymsaa.org/event/seminario-web-la-toma-de-decisiones-compartida-y-la-adherencia-al-tratamiento/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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